Press Kit ŠKODA KODIAQ RS
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PRESS KIT Page 1 of 14 Mladá Boleslav / Prague, 1 October 2018 Press Kit ŠKODA KODIAQ RS Contents ŠKODA KODIAQ RS – an SUV with performance DNA 2 Quotes 3 The most powerful diesel engine in ŠKODA’s history 4 Transmission: All-wheel drive and 7-speed DSG 6 Design: A dynamic look and new logo 7 Interior: A sporty Virtual Cockpit with visual highlights 11 RS – two letters with a glorious history 13 Press Kit ŠKODA KODIAQ RS || Contents || Introduction || Quotes || Engine || Transmission || Exterior design || Interior design || RS history || Contacts PRESS KIT Page 2 of 14 ŠKODA KODIAQ RS – an SUV with performance DNA › For the first time, an SUV is continuing the brand’s tradition of RS high-performance models › With a power output of 176 kW (240 PS), the engine in the ŠKODA KODIAQ RS is the most powerful production diesel in ŠKODA history › The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS holds the lap record for seven-seater SUVs on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife with a time of 9 minutes, 29.84 seconds › Dynamic Sound Boost emphasises the vehicle’s emotive side even more The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS is the first Czech brand’s SUV to bear the RS initials. The engine found in the ŠKODA KODIAQ RS produces 176 kW (240 PS), making it the most powerful production diesel in the history of ŠKODA. It offers a particularly emotive engine note thanks to Dynamic Sound Boost – which is making its debut in a ŠKODA. This perfectly complements the power of the ŠKODA KODIAQ RS, which holds the lap record for seven-seater SUVs on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife with a time of 9 minutes, 29.84 seconds. The initials RS now represent the perfect combination of a sporty driving experience and excellent suitability for daily use. The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS is now the brand´s first ever SUV to bear these initials steeped in tradition. The extraordinarily dynamic capabilities – both on and off the road – and the powerful appearance of the ŠKODA KODIAQ RS complement the sporty lifestyle of a constantly growing target group in the SUV segment excellently. Record lap in the ‘Green Hell’ The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS demonstrated its sporty qualities on the Nürburgring’s legendary Nordschleife: the lap time of 9 minutes, 29.84 seconds is a record for a seven-seater SUV. This record proves that the ŠKODA KODIAQ RS doesn’t just look sporty – it drives in a sporty way too. Racing driver Sabine Schmitz was at the wheel during the record-breaking lap. The only woman to have won the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring to date was also impressed by how fast ŠKODA’s seven-seater SUV in standard trim can move on the world’s most challenging race track. Exclusive equipment for a special driving experience Top results and innovations not only come from the engine or Dynamic Sound Boost. 20-inch Xtreme alloy wheels come as standard for the first time in a ŠKODA. Body elements in gloss black emphasise the sporty look; the progressive steering, intelligent all-wheel drive and the 7-speed DSG increase the dynamic potential. The RS oozes sportiness yet remains a true KODIAQ and thus a practical family car with a choice of five or seven seats and a spacious boot. Wi-Fi access and the ŠKODA Connect services offer state-of-the-art connectivity and numerous Simply Clever features make everyday driving easier – in typical ŠKODA style. Press Kit ŠKODA KODIAQ RS || Contents || Introduction || Quotes || Engine || Transmission || Exterior design || Interior design || RS history || Contacts PRESS KIT Page 3 of 14 Quotes ŠKODA KODIAQ RS “The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS is the new spearhead in our SUV offering and, at the same time, our first RS model in this car segment. Its biturbo engine producing 240 PS is the most powerful diesel engine in ŠKODA´s history combining the efficiency of modern, clean diesel engines and the performance of a sporty SUV. The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS is a model our customers have been waiting a very long time for.” Bernhard Maier, ŠKODA CEO “The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS is undeniably the sporty top-of-the-range model. Special RS front and rear bumpers, gloss black elements, vRS logos, 20-inch Xtreme alloy wheels with 17-inch brakes and the exhaust system’s visible tailpipes emphasise the dynamic, progressive design and are an expression of the sporty lifestyle.” Oliver Stefani, Head of Design at ŠKODA Press Kit ŠKODA KODIAQ RS || Contents || Introduction || Quotes || Engine || Transmission || Exterior design || Interior design || RS history || Contacts PRESS KIT Page 4 of 14 The most powerful diesel engine in ŠKODA’s history › Engine: the 176-kW 2.0 biturbo diesel (240 PS) offering torque of 500 Nm is the most powerful TDI in ŠKODA’s history › 0 to 100 km/h in seven seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h › The configurable Dynamic Sound Boost system enhances the engine’s spectrum of sounds The new ŠKODA KODIAQ RS exclusively comes with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder biturbo diesel engine producing 176 kW (240 PS) and maximum torque of 500 Nm. In its history spanning more than 120 years, the brand from Mladá Boleslav has never built a more powerful production diesel engine. The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS is the sporty top-of-the-range model and the dynamic driving performance is worthy of this status. The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS can accelerate from a standing start to 100 km/h in just seven seconds and has a top speed of 220 km/h. The engine’s tractive power at lower engine speeds is also impressive: maximum torque is already available between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. Fuel consumption of just 6 l of diesel per 100 km* illustrates the engine’s high level of efficiency. CO2 emissions are 157 g/km*. A variety of technical factors make this possible: the biturbo engine in theŠKODA KODIAQ RS features direct injection, a Stop-Start system and brake energy recovery, for example. It also has a sophisticated thermo-management system, which swiftly brings the engine up to operating temperature once the ignition is switched on. Dynamic Sound Boost as standard for an emotive driving experience The new ŠKODA KODIAQ RS is the first of the brand’s models to feature Dynamic Sound Boost. The system provides a characteristic and emotive acoustic experience both inside and outside the car. Dynamic Sound Boost works using data from the in-car electronics to make the car’s acoustic character more attractive and intense. The special device produces a specific note, which complements the natural sound of the exhaust system and refines the engine’s sound profile. Dynamic Sound Boost works in conjunction with Driving Mode Select. There are three levels of modified sound available for the ŠKODA KODIAQ RS depending on the selected driving performance. The sounds range from a gentle note in the ‘Comfort’ profile to a ‘Normal’ profile featuring a dynamic setup, up to the ‘Sport’ profile, which provides the most sporty and potent setting. This gives the ŠKODA KODIAQ RS a particularly dynamic note. The ‘Eco’ profile emphasises the car’s natural acoustic character. Press Kit ŠKODA KODIAQ RS || Contents || Introduction || Quotes || Engine || Transmission || Exterior design || Interior design || RS history || Contacts PRESS KIT Page 5 of 14 *The values given are provisional and subject to change. Up-to-date information can be found in the digital press kit at: http://www.skoda-storyboard.com/r/SKODA-Paris2018-en. The specified fuel consumption and emission data have been determined according to the measurement procedures prescribed by law. Since 1st September 2017, certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Starting on September 1st 2018, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) will be replaced by the WLTP in stages. Owing to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions measured according to the WLTP will, in many cases, be higher than those measured according to the NEDC. We are currently still required by law to state the NEDC figures. In the case of new vehicles which have been type- approved according to the WLTP, the NEDC figures are derived from the WLTP data. It is possible to specify the WLTP figures voluntarily in addition until such time as this is required by law. In cases where the NEDC figures are specified as value ranges, these do not refer to a particular individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the sales offering. They are intended exclusively as a means of comparison between different vehicle types. Additional equipment and accessories (e.g. add-on parts, different tyre formats, etc.) may change the relevant vehicle parameters, such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, and, in conjunction with weather and traffic conditions and individual driving style, may affect fuel consumption, electrical power consumption, CO₂ emissions and the performance figures for the vehicle. Press Kit ŠKODA KODIAQ RS || Contents || Introduction || Quotes || Engine || Transmission || Exterior design || Interior design || RS history || Contacts PRESS KIT Page 6 of 14 Transmission: All-wheel drive and 7-speed DSG › Power is transmitted via 7-speed DSG and intelligent all-wheel drive › Standard equipment for the KODIAQ RS includes adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) with Driving Mode Select › Progressive steering as standard improves agility and optimises handling The new ŠKODA KODIAQ RS distributes its 176 kW (240 PS) variably to all four wheels using intelligent all-wheel drive; a 7-speed DSG controls the traction. The settings of shock absorbers can be adjusted to suit the driver’s preferences and the respective terrain at any time using the adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), which also comes as standard.